Mahindra XUV500, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING AND OPERATION
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Driving in Low Visibility
Being able to see clearly in all directions
and being visible to other drivers is
important in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather conditions.
To be seen more clearly by other road
users during daylight, turn the headlights
ON. Inspect the windshield wipers and
washers regularly. Keep the windshield
washer reservoir full. If the windshield
wiper blades start to streak the windshield
or leave parts unwiped, replace them.
Use the defroster to avoid fogging of the
windshield on the inside.
Safe Driving Tips
• Always slow down in gusty cross
winds. This will improve vehicle
control.
• Drive slowly when passing over
speed breakers / bumps or traveling
on a bumpy road. Not doing so could
cause severe damage to the tyres/
wheels/suspension system and may
result in personal injury also.
• When parking on a slope, turn the
front wheels until they touch the side
curb to avoid vehicle rolling. Apply
the parking brake and keep the
transmission in first/reverse gear. If
possible, block the wheels.
• Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead drive either straight-up or
straight-down the slopes.
• Driving through deep water or
washing the vehicle may get the
brakes wet. Wet brakes could make
the stopping distance longer or even
cause no braking or brake pulling. To
dry the wet brakes, drive the vehicle
cautiously, when there is no traffic
near you, while lightly applying the
brak e pedal with parking brake
a p p l i e d . I f b r a k e s a r e s t i l l n o t
working safely, park the vehicle
beside the road and contact the
nearest Authorised Mahindra Dealer.
Precautions for Off-Road
Driving
A v o i d s h a r p c o r n e r i n g o r a b r u p t
maneuver at excessive speeds as it may
cause vehicle rollover / loss of control
resulting in serious injury or even death.
While driving off-road or on rough roads
do not drive at excessive speeds. As with
other such vehicles, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover.
CAUTION
To drive down a long slope or steep
hill, reduce your vehicle speed and
downshift the gears. Excessive use
of brakes may cause overheating
and resulting in poor braking or
brake not working.